Environment Which African countries emit the most greenhouse gases? Source Climate Watch 2018 Short answer Which African countries emit the most greenhouse gases? As of 2018, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa and Nigeria are in the top bracket of African emitters of greenhouse gases. Africa as a continent is one of the lowest greenhouse gas polluters, but because of poverty and other risk factors, it remains vulnerable to the effects of clima... Back Full answer
Environment How many tonnes of solid waste does Nigeria generate annually? Source Journal of Environment and Earth Science: A Review of Solid Waste Management Strategies in Nigeria Short answer How many tonnes of solid waste does Nigeria generate annually? Nigeria generates over 32 million tons of solid waste yearly. ... Back Full answer
Environment Why did the Zimbabwean government announce changes to the country’s agro-ecological boundaries in 2020? Source Cabinet statement Short answer Why did the Zimbabwean government announce changes to the country’s agro-ecological boundaries in 2020? On September 15 2020, the Zimbabwe government announced changes to the country’s agro-ecological boundaries, which had been in place since the 1960s. Agro-ecological zones are identified based on the “distribution of soil, land surface and climate”, says the United Nations’ Food and... Back Full answer
Environment How much solid waste is generated and collected in Nairobi annually? Source Economic Survey 2020 (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics) Short answer How much solid waste is generated and collected in Nairobi annually? Nairobi City County generated an estimated 3 million tonnes and collected an estimated 1.6 million tonnes of solid waste in 2019. These numbers are provisional. ... Back Full answer
Environment By how much, on average, have Mount Kenya’s glaciers declined? Source Geosciences journal article Short answer By how much, on average, have Mount Kenya’s glaciers declined? The area of Mount Kenya’s glaciers (ice masses) decreased by an estimated 44% from 2004 to 2016. If the glaciers continue to shrink at current rates, one estimate predicts their extinction before 2030. ... Back Full answer
Environment What wildlife species have the largest populations in Kenya, based on aerial sample survey data? Source Economic Survey 2020 (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics) Short answer What wildlife species have the largest populations in Kenya, based on aerial sample survey data? Wildebeest were the most common (288,000) in Kenya’s rangelands, followed by zebras (106,500) and gazelles (103,900). ... Back Full answer
Environment Land How much of Kenya’s land area is protected for wildlife conservation? Source National Wildlife Strategy 2030 Short answer How much of Kenya’s land area is protected for wildlife conservation? In 2018, Kenya had 22 national parks, 28 national reserves, five national sanctuaries and four forest reserves, according to the National Wildlife Strategy 2030, published by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. This made up 66,415 km2 – or 11.7% – of Kenya’s land area, which is 569,140 km2, ... Back Full answer
Environment How many rhinos are poached in South Africa? Source The department report back on rhino poaching in South Africa in 2020 Short answer How many rhinos are poached in South Africa? In 2020,394 rhino were poached for their horn in South Africa. This is 33% less than the 594 killed in 2019 and marks the sixth year that rhino poaching has continued to decrease in South Africa. ... Back Full answer